Olympus Zuiko 261015 50-200mm
The Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) autofocus delivers near-silent, ultra-fast focusing that is roughly twice the speed of its predecessor, paired with a bright f/2.8-3.5 aperture across a versatile 100-400mm equivalent zoom range. Extensive ED glass elements and a digital-dedicated design ensure sharp, high-contrast images from edge to edge, with a consistent 1.2-meter minimum focus distance throughout the zoom range for close-up work. This lens is best for Four Thirds sports and wildlife photographers who need rapid subject tracking and telephoto reach without the bulk of a constant-aperture pro zoom.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong aperture (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average build (6th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-3.5 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | SWD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus Zuiko 261015 50-200mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-200mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 995 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 318 |
| AF Type | SWD | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus Zuiko 261015 50-200mm | 53.7 | 82.3 | 6.4 | 42.9 | 21 | 88 | 55.2 | 83.4 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 67.3 | 68.7 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 68 | 62.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 93.1 | 67.7 | 83.4 |
| Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M Compare | 87.4 | 82.3 | 84.8 | 56.8 | 92.9 | 80 | 34.8 | 83.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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